AP US & AP EURO DBQ SCORING RUBRIC
PARAGRAPH 1 – THESIS
___ pts / 10
___ Introduction sentence that begins the essay.
___ Thesis point A - clearly and completely answers the question. Point A has a who, action/what & why
___ Thesis point B - clearly and completely answers the question. Point B has a who, action/what & why
___ Thesis point C - clearly and completely answers the question. Point C has a who, action/what & why
___ Thesis makes a connection to historical context
PARAGRAPH 2 – EVIDENCE A
___ Topic sentence that restates thesis point A
___ Thesis A supported by a relevant document AND is cited
___ This document contains an effective judgement, insight, and/or bias statement
___ Thesis A supported by another relevant document AND is cited
___ This document contains an effective judgement, insight and/or bias statement
___ Paragraph contains another document with bias that supports thesis point A
___ pts / 10
PARAGRAPH 3 – EVIDENCE B
___ Topic sentence that restates thesis point B
___ Thesis B supported by a relevant document AND is cited
___ This document contains an effective judgement, insight, and/or bias statement
___ Thesis B supported by another relevant document AND is cited
___ This document contains an effective judgement, insight and/or bias statement
___ Paragraph contains another document with bias that supports thesis point B
___ pts / 10
PARAGRAPH 4 – EVIDENCE C
___ Topic sentence that restates thesis point C
___ Thesis C supported by a relevant document AND is cited
___ This document contains an effective judgement, insight, and/or bias statement
___ Thesis C supported by another relevant document AND is cited
___ This document contains an effective judgement, insight and/or bias statement
___ Paragraph contains another document with bias that supports thesis point C
___ pts / 10
PARAGRAPH 5 – CONCLUSION
___ pts of 5
___ Very briefly restates thesis and connection to historical context
___ Brings in an applicable outside source, historical information, and/or primary/secondary source that supports OR
contradicts evidence
EXTRA CREDIT
___ Thesis points clearly identify/recognize a change that has occurred during the documents
___ All documents used to support thesis, used appropriately, and cited
___ Sentence in conclusion paragraph effectively connects essay to another time period, era in history
NAME:______________________
SCORE:_______/5________
GRADE:_____/
45 pts___